boiler factory

1920's An undesirable boy or girl, and ugly or unattractive person.

I would never go to the dance with Harry. Would you want to be seen with that boiler factory?

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

cluck

A girl who is a clumsy dancer. Jazz age slang.

Where's Mabel? I gave that cluck the air. The band is hot tonight, and I want to have a little fun. Last dance my knees were practically black and blue.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

barney

A scandal-walker, a young man who attempts to go too far with his dates. A lothario.

Eunice, keep away from that barney. If you don't let him pet he makes you get out and walk.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

big hearted

Complementary adjective describing a young man who supplies cigarettes.

Be big hearted and butt me, whon't you?

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

beasel

Like a flapper, but slightly more advanced. A young girl who is not inclined to get out and walk. A girl who is shyly open to advances.

Catch a peep at that little beasel. I'd bet that she hasn't any bunions!

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

bees knees

Peachy, very nice, the berries, excellent, fine, beautiful, very good.

That jazz band is the bees knees

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

blouse

1920's, To leave quickly, to take the air.

Not another waltz! C'mon, Mabel, ler's blouse!

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006